BooBoo Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 A while ago, Rosie died leaving Ruby on her own. After much thought, I have decided not to replace Rosie as I want to stop keeping chickens. Whilst I would love to keep Ruby, I have to accept it's not fair to keep her on her own and I owe it to her to get her rehomed with other chickens. I have tried local contacts and local farm parks etc, but with no success. If someone would like Ruby, please let me know. She is a beautiful ginger nut ranger, 13 months old and currently lays at about 3 eggs a week. She is a lovely hen and I only want her to go to a good home where she will be loved. (she will love you as soon as you feed her a worm!) I am located in south Cheshire and happy to drive a reasonable distance to rehome her in a good home. Please let me know if you can help, Thank you BooBoo (and Ruby) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Whereabouts are you in Cheshire? I currently have 5 chickens but have a spare eglu...I can't promise at this stage as am a bit worried about introducing 1 chicken to so many. But if you can't find anyone else I will certainly think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 hey i can't take her i'm afraid but i wanted to add abit of reasurence to alih. I recently introduced one to four and provided you take it very slow it's possible but you can't use the just chuck them together method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thanks, Woodcat - just finished merging my 2 ex bats with 3 and it took months so not sure if my OH would let me start again so quickly. But it's good to hear positive stories and I hate to think of lonely Rosie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi - have pm'd you. My sister will definitely have her. I'd have to collect her for her. She will live a lovely life on the farm near Bridgemere with lots of other chickens & Roy the cockerel! Just waiting for your reply. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hello! Just told hubby & he said " offer her a home" So I am! Currently I have a spare eglu on loan, which she could sleep in until she is integrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBoo Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi - have pm'd you. My sister will definitely have her. I'd have to collect her for her. She will live a lovely life on the farm near Bridgemere with lots of other chickens & Roy the cockerel!Just waiting for your reply. Emma.x Thank you for your kind offer - Emma I have PM you but I am not sure if it has been rec'd? I am in Congleton and I am more than happy to drive to Bridgemere - which ever is more convinient. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi - have just got your PM & replied! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Oooh, sounds like a happy ending?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Definitely - just making arrangements to collect her! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Glad to hear of a happy ending (or beginning) for Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ahh thank goodness for happy endings - much love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 She's being delivered later today & I'll then take her to my sister's (Ruby's) new home. I'm going there for tea. Will hopefully take some photos of her in her new home later. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Definitely - just making arrangements to collect her! Emma.x oooh, I can't think of a better home, well done Emma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks Sheila - she'll be here soon. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBoo Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Definitely - just making arrangements to collect her! Emma.x oooh, I can't think of a better home, well done Emma. Just a quick note to say thank you to everyone on this thread, especially Emma and her sister. I agree with Sheila - I can't think of a better home for Ruby! I dropped Ruby off this evening and was so relieved she was going to such a good home - I'm sure Ruby will have a fantastic life with all the other hens Thanks Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi, Well I then took Ruby to my sisters and we placed her in one of the chicken houses. She was soon eating her pellets & venturing out the door to mix with the others! Roy the Vorwerk cockerel took a liking to her & was very protective of her. However, Patsy (funny name) the silkie cockerel is her best friend & they stuck together all the time. She's mixed with all the other girlies & was the last to go to bed, along with her silkie cockerel boyfriend. She jumped on her perch & was trying to huddle up to Frieda, a silkie girlie - whilst her boyfriend was thinking about joining her. Bless. She's a lovely hen - very chirpy / talkative. Makes lovely little trumpeting noises. My sister is very very pleased with her. Thank you Bethany! Hope my funny farm mad house didn't scare you too much! Emma.x P.S - will put up photos in a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Here are the photos! she's the one on the left here With Roy & her friend the silkie cockerel - she's on the right here With Roy & Polly - Ruby on the left again Her new pastures! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I do love a happy ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Lovely pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 WHat lovely pictures and a wonderful environment for her...can I ask a really stupdi questions? Is there any pecking order/bullying in that sort of situation like there is when we introduce our chickens to old ones, and if not, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have to say I had a teat in my eye seeing those pictures, I am getting all mushy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm so glad this has had such a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggienator Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 .can I ask a really stupdi questions? Is there any pecking order/bullying in that sort of situation like there is when we introduce our chickens to old ones, and if not, why not? I was just wondering that as well. Does the presence of the boys make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I think you're right, the presence of the boys does deter attention & pecking order. It does with mine too. Funny little things chickens - we will never understand them! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
